Mucormycosis.
The VA rates Mucormycosis. under Diagnostic Code 6839 across 4 severity levels, from 0% to 100%. At 100%, veterans receive $3939/month or more in compensation.
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Rating schedule — DC 6839 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 0%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 4
- CFR section
- § 4.97
- Body system
- Respiratory System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
0%, 30%, 50%, 100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Mucormycosis.?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Healed and inactive mycotic lesions, asymptomatic |
| 30% | Chronic pulmonary mycosis with minimal symptoms such as occasional minor hemoptysis or productive cough |
| 50% | Chronic pulmonary mycosis requiring suppressive therapy with no more than minimal symptoms such as occasional minor hemoptysis or productive cough |
| 100% | Chronic pulmonary mycosis with persistent fever, weight loss, night sweats, or massive hemoptysis |
“Chronic pulmonary mycosis requiring suppressive therapy with no more than minimal symptoms such as occasional minor hemoptysis or productive cough”
Common Questions About Mucormycosis. VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Mucormycosis.?
The VA rates Mucormycosis. under Diagnostic Code 6839 at 0%, 30%, 50%, 100%. The minimum 0% rating requires: Healed and inactive mycotic lesions, asymptomatic. The maximum 100% rating requires: Chronic pulmonary mycosis with persistent fever, weight loss, night sweats, or massive hemoptysis.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Mucormycosis.?
The VA rates Mucormycosis. under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6839, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.97. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 0% and a 100% rating for Mucormycosis.?
A 0% rating requires: Healed and inactive mycotic lesions, asymptomatic. A 100% rating requires: Chronic pulmonary mycosis with persistent fever, weight loss, night sweats, or massive hemoptysis. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Mucormycosis. qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Mucormycosis. alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Mucormycosis.?
The key evidence for Mucormycosis. is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Mucormycosis.?
The C&P examiner uses a Respiratory System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6839 rating criteria. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) drive the rating. The examiner measures FEV-1, FVC, and DLCO. Test during symptomatic periods when possible — stable periods produce higher numbers that may underrate your condition.
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